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US Election Update

The US presidential election is underway, with close races and challenges in mail-in ballot counting. Early results are trickling in.

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What are some early election results and predictions?: Early results show Trump leading in Georgia and North Carolina, while Harris leads in Pennsylvania. Both candidates are expected to win their traditionally supportive states.
What was the outcome of the Florida abortion referendum?: A Florida referendum to prevent the state from restricting abortion failed to garner the necessary 60% support, despite 57% voting in favor. This leaves the previously imposed six-week abortion limit in place.
What is the current status of the US presidential election?: The US presidential election is underway, with both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump holding final rallies in Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state.
What is the significance of mail-in voting in this election?: Mail-in voting was significantly popular this year, with 75 million out of 161 million registered voters using this method. The counting process is lengthy, potentially delaying final results for days, especially in close races.
What are some of the issues affecting mail-in ballot counting?: In Nevada, around 13,906 mail-in ballots are under scrutiny due to signature issues, though this represents a small fraction of the total mail-in votes. Similar problems have been reported in Arizona and Michigan.

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